The coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic will impact people in deeply asymmetric ways. While many people have access to healthcare, robust immune systems and the ability to pay for, transport and store stockpiles of groceries, many others are not as lucky. How can those better able to cope help those more vulnerable?

Share only information you know is true

Misinformation and fake news is as rife around coronavirus as it was during any of our latest elections. This time, fake news could kill people. Only share what you KNOW to be true - sourced, substantiated, verified.

Check the sources of your information

Before you share any information, check it comes from a reputable source.Explore

Help your community

There are people with needs within your immediate circle - the elderly, key workers with children, those at higher risk. Reach out to support them.

Community help in the UK

Across the UK, hundreds of Mutual Aid groups have popped up to help those in need.Explore

Community help in the US

Across the US, hundreds of Mutual Aid groups have popped up to help those in need.Explore

Community help in Canada

Across Canada, hundreds of community groups have popped up to help those in need.Explore

Community help in Australia

Across Australia, hundreds of community groups have popped up to help those in need.Explore

Donate food or money to a foodbank

The pressure on jobs and the economy will put many people below the bread line. You can donate food or money to foodbanks to help the vulnerable.

Donating food and money in the UK

There are over 2,000 foodbanks in the UK, most operated by the Trussell Trust. Here is how to donate.Explore

Donating food and money in Canada

Donating food and money in Australia

Donate blood

Hospitals still need blood, and donations have dropped off since Coronavirus hit. There are no confirmed cases of any form of coronavirus being passed on through blood or platelet donation.

Donating blood in the UK

Blood donations have decreased as a result of stay at home orders. However, the number of people who need blood transfusions hasn't changed. Finding out the best way to donate blood in the UK is a way to support your community during the coronavirus pandemic.Explore

Donating blood in the US

Blood donations have decreased as a result of stay at home orders. However, the number of people who need blood transfusions hasn't changed. Finding out the best way to donate blood in the US is a way to support your community during the coronavirus pandemic.Explore

Donating blood in Canada

Blood donations have decreased as a result of stay at home orders. However, the number of people who need blood transfusions hasn't changed. Finding out the best way to donate blood in Canada is a way to support your community during the coronavirus pandemic.Explore

Donating blood in Australia

Blood donations have decreased as a result of stay at home orders. However, the number of people who need blood transfusions hasn't changed. Finding out the best way to donate blood in Australia is a way to support your community during the coronavirus pandemic.Explore

Look after yourself

Charity begins at home: make sure you have your own bases covered before going out to help others.

Look after your physical health

While becoming at one with the couch might offer some instant gratification, in the long-term looking after your mental health is extremely important.Explore

Look after your mental health

Living mostly in self-isolation can severely damage your mental health. Ensure you're looking after yourself not only physically, but mentally.Explore

This page was last edited on Thursday, 2 Apr 2020 at 15:16 UTC

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